Cozy Ranchito: Formula for Romance,
Sustainable Farming, and Professional Community

Llama Deara Ranch covers four acres that extend to the banks
of the Chama River, with its spectacular views beyond. The land
is graced with a small herd of llamas, vegetable gardens,
pastures, and meditation spots. Ranch buildings include three
casitas, the live-in studio and conference hall, the office
casita, and root and wine cellar.

In addition to its perimeter fencing, the land is cross-fenced for pasture
rotation, wildlife preservation, irrigation, orchard, and gardens, with
corrals, catch pens, loafing sheds, and hay stalls for animal husbandry.

In the hacienda tradition, the land is terraced, with areas serving specific
purposes cascading down from the country road. The residences are concentrated
close to the main country road, with the owner’s residence just above the river
canal. Below this canal are situated the main corral and barnyard for the
animals, the apple orchard, and the pastures, in that order. These functional
areas of the property culminate in the bosque,
the riparian forest that borders the Chama ("wrestling river").

Possible Uses of Property

Well located close to Los Alamos, Taos, and Santa Fe, this property is
suited for a large extended family, Bed and Breakfast, a retreat
center, community living, and more, having four fully independent
living residences, all with kitchen, bath, and laundry facilities. An
additional office casita can be remodeled to create an independent
casita, as well.

For prospective buyers with specific professional goals such as healing
or treatment, this property might also be adapted to a residential
center, for example, for the resolution of trauma or eating disorders,
and the development of new lifestyles. The current owner is a marriage
and family therapist and has done intensive therapy with clients who
have come from out of state and need the convenience of a peaceful
place to stay during their journey of healing.

The property is also conducive to agriculture-based businesses, being
blessed with fertile soil, water rights, a water harvesting system of
collection tanks and a river canal that runs close to the owner's
casita. A network of pumps, gates, and plumbing deliver water
throughout the property, in the domestic gardens, apple grove, and
pastures. The property has been developed along the tenets of
permaculture and sustainability.

Casitas

Front Entrance to Casita de Dueno

Main Kitchen in Casita de Dueno

Casita de Dueno:
The owner’s casita is exquisitely appointed and steeped in history, being over 150 years
old.

Sq footage: 950

Heating: Woodstove, water-based wall radiators

Rooms: One bedroom, large country kitchen, lovely living room,
and full bath

Renovated in 2002 to be a whimsical artist’s studio, this dwelling has a sleeping loft, new
bathroom, kitchenette, and laundry room. It has high ceilings and
walls, with North-facing windows for natural light. This room has been
painted to emphasize the gifts of the sky.

Rebuilt in 2001, this converted shed, now office casita, enjoys proximity to
the main corral and munching spot of the llamas. The high ceilings and warm
wood finish and floors make this a perfect spot for ranch paperwork, writing,
and the occasional overnight guest. The casita has a bathroom with compost
toilet.

Sq footage: 400

Heating: Propane

Rooms: One large room with built in art table and bathroom with
compost toilet

Flooring: Wood

Woodwork in Casita de Llamas

Irrigation

Acequia Near Casita de Dueno

Irrigation is provided by the river and a number of rainwater collection tanks
situated throughout the upper part of the property. The river supports the
centuries-old acequia system of irrigation, whereby a canal that traverses the
property delivers water to pastures, orchard, and domestic flower and vegetable
gardens. The acequia is generally open 7.5 months a year.

Collection Tank Near Casita de Llamas

Valves and hoses from the rainwater collection tanks also feed the gardens and
water troughs of the animals.

Root and Wine Cellar

The well house provides shelving for food storage and root vegetables and
bottle racks for your favorite wines and champagnes.

Root Cellar Near Top of Property

Contact Information

Seriously interested
parties can contact Hannah-Leigh Bull at 505-685-9416,
or write to
llamadeara@gmail.com,
for more information on this versatile property.